Which looks better? old Z4 vs current Z4

Rac10000 · Mon, Jul-30-2012, 03:14:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M3 Craig4

touche sir.

Here is how I think it goes down (at least sometimes) ...

A guy walks into a dealership to get an X5 (or X6) ... he builds a 50i up to $75-80K or so ... then realizes for "only $15-20K" he can get the M version ("top-of-the-line") and show off to his friends.

So, the M becomes a $15-20K decision because he was going to buy the X5 anyway (because that's what fits his needs or is what he likes driving).

epbrown · Tue, Jul-31-2012, 08:38:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rac10000

It's likely a pricing issue. It would start at like $75K+ and would probably hit $90K ... they probably don't think there is enough demand at that price point.

Let's remember that the E85/E86 M-versions didn't fly off showroom floors, which likely affected the decision.

kennypowers · Tue, Jul-31-2012, 11:50:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Miami M3

current gen is absolutely beautiful - shame they didnt stuff an M engine into it and make a new Z4M w/ a working suspension

I agree with this guy

daffyduck · Tue, Jul-31-2012, 11:53:44 AM

still not understanding why the 35is only comes with the double clutch while the 35 has an option for a 6MT.

i think that['s only the case with the zed. the 335is has an option for a 6MT.

Rac10000 · Tue, Jul-31-2012, 01:29:34 PM

^ me either. If a 6MT had been available I would have gotten it. I wanted to try a DCT at some point, so I didn't mind too much ... but I don't understand BMW's reasoning.

///M3 Craig4 · Tue, Jul-31-2012, 03:00:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rac10000

^ me either. If a 6MT had been available I would have gotten it. I wanted to try a DCT at some point, so I didn't mind too much ... but I don't understand BMW's reasoning.

I loved the DCT when I test drove the 135i w/m sport and then the e92 m3 of course

View Poll Results: Which looks better?
old E85 Z4	13	18.57%
current E89 Z4	57	81.43%
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daffyduck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,275 Reputation: 0 Location: here and there	Re: Which looks better? old Z4 vs current Z4 still not understanding why the 35is only comes with the double clutch while the 35 has an option for a 6MT. i think that['s only the case with the zed. the 335is has an option for a 6MT. __________________ do you even tip

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Rac10000 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,464 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester, NY	Re: Which looks better? old Z4 vs current Z4 ^ me either. If a 6MT had been available I would have gotten it. I wanted to try a DCT at some point, so I didn't mind too much ... but I don't understand BMW's reasoning. __________________ 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - Atacama Yellow over Black Alcantara/Leather - Euro Delivery on 7/19/2011! - Write-Up/Pictures 2011 BMW X6 xDrive35i - Sold on 4/19/12 - Alpine White over Saddle Brown Nevada Leather -PCD on 8/5/2010! - Pictures 2005 BMW Competition M3 - Sold on 12/11/10 - Silver Gray Metallic over Black Nappa Leather - Pictures 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi - Sold on 06/23/07 - Crystal Gray Metallic

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